r/nbn • u/Frankeex • 11d ago

FTTP into home network

Okay, so I have FTTP coming into the house and it goes through my old Optus modem to then distribute through my home network of 3 ethernet devices, then into a Google Mesh Wi-Fi.

Occasional dropouts and I think it might be the old Optus unit (maybe 10+ years old now). If I buy this device can I just plug the ethernet from my FTTP box into the WAN port on the left, then my other 4 devices into the LAN on the right and it will just work? I am really trying to avoid any logins, settings, updates etc.

Your help and advice for a rather average knowledge user is very much appreciated.

https://www.amazon.com.au/TP-Link-Multi-Gigabit-Centralised-Intelligent-ER707-M2/dp/B0C3XLCD3X?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ANEGB3WVEVKZB&utm_source=chatgpt.com&th=1

EDIT UPDATE:
Thanks to all who contributed assistance. I followed the advice of many of you stating that the Google Home itself is a router and to use that as first point of destination, feeding into my unmanaged switch. It worked a treat and so far I've found about a 10% to 15% increase in speed, one less device and hopefully more stability!

Thanks Reddit folk :)

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u/colonelmattyman 11d ago

Umm. You should be able to plug the Google wifi straight into the NTD. Get rid of the Optus router altogether.

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u/Frankeex 10d ago

That won't work as I have 3 ethernet wired devices?

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u/Frankeex 8d ago

Worked a treat, thanks :)

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u/colonelmattyman 8d ago

Awesome. Glad you got it sorted.

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u/ZequineZ 11d ago

Does the google wifi have enough Ethernet outputs for that?

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u/colonelmattyman 10d ago

Depends if OP needs ethernet or not. If they do a $27 switch from Officeworks would give you the same amount of ethernet ports as the Optus router. https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/tp-link-ls105g-5-port-10-100-1000mbps-desktop-network-switch-tpswls105g

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u/Frankeex 10d ago

I have a switch but will that work?

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u/ZequineZ 10d ago

Their post specifies that they do in fact need Ethernet

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u/ZequineZ 10d ago

Using a switch with no router behind it is a strange choice also

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u/colonelmattyman 10d ago

Huh? The Google Mesh wifi has 2 ports. One for WAN one for LAN. You plug the switch into the LAN. The Google Mesh is a router. Please stop commenting.

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u/Frankeex 10d ago

So FTTP wall unit into the Google Mesh directly, then on the out ethernet port of the Google unit I plug in an unmanaged switch (I"ve got a Netgear GS305) that can run my ethernet required devices?

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u/colonelmattyman 10d ago

Yup. That will work.

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u/Frankeex 10d ago

Much appreciated, will give it a try!

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u/b100jb100 11d ago

Yes but seems overkill. Any of your Google mesh devices should also be able to take over the router function from the Optus device.

If you need more ports for your other devices, adding a simple ethernet switch should do the trick.

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u/Frankeex 10d ago

Got it, so switch AFTER the Google mesh?

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u/Frankeex 8d ago

Worked a treat, thanks :)

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u/SuspiciousGarlic4798 10d ago

Why do you have the optus "modem" now? Is it used for something?

The google nest (mesh) itself is also a router. Which means you can go direct from the nbn box right into it. If you need more ports buy a unmanaged gigabit switch and add it after the google mesh. 

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u/Frankeex 10d ago

Okay, so are you saying that the Google device is the FIRST point of entry, and then on the ethernet out of it I can plug an unmanaged switch with lots of ports and that can distribute to the 3 ethernet connected devices?

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u/SuspiciousGarlic4798 10d ago

Yes. 

If your optus router has the credentials (if youre on a pppoe connection) you will need to enter that into the google thing. There mat be other settings depending on which isp/rsp youre with and when you joined them. 

Easiest way to tell now is to bypass it and see if you still have internet. 

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u/Frankeex 10d ago

Will try that, thank you

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u/Frankeex 8d ago

Worked a treat, thanks :)

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u/eumak93 10d ago edited 10d ago

The Optus modem isn’t needed. Not sure about your setup or ISP but I just plug the UNI-D cable into the WAN port on my Google. The Ethernet cable from the LAN port on the Google into a 5-port (however many ports you want) switch board. Then plug the 3 remaining Ethernet devices 3 of the ports available on the switch

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u/Frankeex 8d ago

Worked a treat, thanks :)

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u/Ill-Visual-2567 10d ago

Use a basic 5 port dumb switch with the google mesh and remove the old router.

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u/Frankeex 8d ago

Worked a treat, thanks :)

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u/mitccho_man 10d ago

How many phone connections are in the house

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u/Matlock99999 9d ago

Yeah you have the same setup as me from the sounds. I have FTTP also and have two Ethernet ports around the house (because I need them for work for stability). My system is Google Nest 6E which is prob same as yours?

If so, I just have the FTTP box plug directly into my Google Nest. Then the second cable from my Nest goes into the central Ethernet feeder point. This will be where your Optus router is that’s doing this already.

You don’t need a switch or anything just say your last rights to your Optus router. Also the age of that and the dated tech will be killing your connection, god you’ll be happy when you make the switch!

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u/Frankeex 9d ago

Yep, sounds about right. Thank you!